Enhanced Recovery After Thoracic Surgery (ERATS)
Care Process & Redesign
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2022
Reduce ALOS by at least one day and enhance early recovery by achieving functional independence (FI) before discharge. ERATS has significantly improved recovery, reduced complications, and increased cost-effectiveness.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Value Based Care, Length Of Stay, Discharge Planning, Access To Care, Turnaround Time, Productivity, Cost Saving, Manhour Saving
About this Content
Aims
Reduce ALOS by at least one day and enhance early recovery by achieving functional independence (FI) before discharge.
Background
Lack of consistent ERATS protocols; unstructured postoperative recovery processes.
Methods
Developed ERATS pathway integrating Medical, Nursing, and Physiotherapy staff roles.
Results
Reduced ALOS by 2.3 days, saving $308,867 annually; 82% mobilization on POD 0 with zero adverse events.
Conclusion
ERATS has significantly improved recovery, reduced complications, and increased cost-effectiveness.
Lessons Learnt
Structured pathways clarify roles and promote efficient care delivery.
Additional Information
Merit Award at Singapore Healthcare Management Congress 2022.
Keywords
ERATS, Recovery Pathway, ALOS Reduction
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | National Heart Centre Singapore |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Cardiology, Surgery, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation Therapy |
Project Lead(s) | Muhammad Isa |
Project Member(s) | Chen Hebin |
Connect with this contributor!
Muhammad Isa - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_740_NHCS_SHM_2022_Enhanced_Recovery_After_Thoracic_Surgery_ERATS.pdf